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There are many safe protein shakes for pregnant people. Image Credit: AleksandarNakic/E+/GettyImages Pregnancy is a time of many mixed emotions. You’re excited about welcoming a new family member into the world, but you’re also nervous and may have many questions, like “Which types of nutrients do I need?” and “Can I drink protein shakes while pregnant?” Advertisement It's normal to have these conflicting emotions and questions, but the good news is that there are many safe protein supplements for pregnancy....

Eat cucumbers fresh rather than pickled for maximum heart benefits. Image Credit: Aleksandra Medvedeva/iStock/GettyImages Cucumbers are extremely versatile. They’re super in a salad, perk up plain water and come in English and Persian varieties. Better still, their benefits — including helping to keep blood pressure healthy — can stack up when you regularly eat these long green vegetables. Advertisement Cucumbers don't have any specific blood pressure-lowering powers, but like other vegetables, they have nutritional attributes that can help benefit your blood pressure numbers if combined with other healthy habits....

Whey powder spilling from a tube in the shape of a muscular man. Image Credit: designer491/iStock/Getty Images Whey supplements provide high-quality dietary protein with little or no fat. However, in addition to their benefits, they carry drawbacks, including digestive problems, depending on how you use them and on your personal physiology. As with any supplement, seek the advice of a dietitian before adding whey protein to your diet, and consult with your health care provider if whey causes you digestive problems....

There are also many herbs, spices and foods that can help reduce edema's symptoms. Image Credit: Rachen Buosa / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If you have edema, chances are you’re experiencing issues like swollen or puffy legs, stretched-out skin, and bloating throughout your body. Fortunately, this condition often goes away on its own. There are also many herbs, spices and foods that can help reduce edema’s symptoms. Advertisement Read more: 10 Ways to Beat Belly Bloat Video of the Day Edema: Causes and Treatments According to the Mayo Clinic, when excess fluid becomes trapped within the body, it can cause an issue known as edema....

People are swimming laps. Image Credit: Gary Faber/Photodisc/Getty Images Competitive swimmers have distinctive physiques that many people may consider an ideal body shape. They have defined upper body, lower body and abdominal muscles. They tend to have a low amount of body fat, resulting in flat bellies, defined backs and narrow waists. A typical swimmer’s build has more muscular bulk than that of runners, who tend to be leaner and lighter....

A young man enjoys his coffee in a diner. Image Credit: seb_ra/iStock/Getty Images Too much caffeine might have several side effects, but clinical evidence suggests that joint pain isn’t one of them. Joint pain has several potential causes, mostly associated with forms of arthritis, such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis. While there is no direct link between too much caffeine and joint pain, caffeine can play a role in relieving some forms of joint pain....

If you have kidney disease, work closely with a dietitian to devise a personalized diet plan. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Kidney disease can be a Herculean struggle in all sorts of ways, where embracing a new normal is needed to slow disease progression and maintain your quality of life. Your kidney disease diet is key, and knowing which foods are best for your kidneys — and which to avoid — can keep you thriving....

To speed up healing from bursitis and tendonitis, avoid sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods, which have been shown to increase inflammation. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/GettyImages Bursitis and calcific tendonitis are painful conditions that result from inflammation around the joints and tendons. Although treatment consists of rest, medication and physical therapy, an anti-inflammatory diet may help too. Find out what foods to avoid with calcific tendonitis, bursitis or both. Advertisement Tip To speed up healing from bursitis and tendonitis, avoid sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods, which have been shown to increase inflammation....

Including high-fiber fruits on your diverticulosis diet may help prevent diverticulitis. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to diet and disease, the professionals don’t always get it right. Not too long ago, if you had the chronic digestive condition, diverticulosis, you were told you couldn’t eat fruits with seeds; otherwise, you were putting yourself at risk of developing the acute condition known as diverticulitis. While you do need to avoid many foods when you have diverticulitis, including most whole and fresh fruits, it’s highly doubtful that fruits with seeds cause your flare-ups....

A full-body workout at home for men should include core work. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages It’s surprisingly easy for guys to get a calorie-burning, muscle-building workout at home in 40 minutes. No gym required — and you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your living room. All you need is a few pieces of basic equipment (like a medicine ball, resistance band and set of dumbbells) and the motivation to get off the couch....

Eat lean cuts of meat and baked potatoes with vegetables as part of sensible diet. Not everyone can thrive eating carrot juice, soaked cashews and non-fat yogurt alone. If you enjoy digging into a good steak and a baked potato, you can still trim down a few pounds by rounding out your diet and keeping your portions reasonable. The U.S. Department of Agriculture designed a nutritional guide called "My Food Pyramid" that provides sensible guidelines for people who eat meat....

Your taste buds tend to weaken as you get older, but there are plenty of things you can do to stay fed and healthy. Image Credit: kumikomini/E+/GettyImages When you think of aging, the first things that probably come to mind are wrinkles, aches and pains, maybe even chronic indigestion. But other aspects of the aging process are more subtle, like how your taste buds seem to short-circuit as you get older....

If you're craving hamburgers and all you've got are some frozen patties and a microwave, don't resign yourself to a trip to a fast-food restaurant. Image Credit: James And James/Photodisc/GettyImages If you’re craving hamburgers and all you’ve got are some frozen patties and a microwave, don’t resign yourself to a trip to a fast-food restaurant. You can whip up a tasty, healthier meal in just a few minutes if you microwave hamburger....

Cook pork steaks that are about 1-inch thick for 8 minutes per side, over medium heat, on a propane grill. Image Credit: Nikolay_Donetsk/iStock/GettyImages Pork steaks, or blade steaks, are flavorful cuts that benefit from quick-cooking methods such as the grill. Grilled pork steaks make a fabulous change of pace for your next barbecue. Advertisement Tip Cook pork steaks that are about 1-inch thick for eight minutes per side over medium heat on a propane grill....

A ribeye steak is rich, juicy and marbled with fat throughout the cut. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages While ribeye steak is best prepared on a grill or sautéed in a pan, if you’re looking for a more convenient way to prepare your protein, consider a pressure cooker steak. This method of cooking can produce a well-done ribeye in a short amount of time. Advertisement Cuts of beef can be confusing, given that names vary slightly based on minor modifications....

Even though you can't eliminate cellulite, a homemade coffee scrub may help. Image Credit: Sergei Chumakov / photonyx.net/Moment/GettyImages Struggling with cellulite and lumpy belly fat? You’re not alone. This may come as a surprise, but up to 90 percent of women have stomach dimples and uneven “orange-peel” skin. The dreaded cellulite can affect your confidence and self-esteem. But it doesn’t have to be this way — there are a couple of things you can do to minimize its appearance....

Injury to the central part of the soleus muscle may take longer to heal than the sides of the muscle. Image Credit: franckreporter/iStock/GettyImages Your soleus muscle is one of two muscles in your calf, located beneath and below the other larger calf muscle, the gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius muscle is more prone to strain, due to its high proportion of fast twitch muscles, which contract quickly and generate a lot of power....

Fish is low in calories and high in protein, making it a top pick when it comes to foods to get lean. Image Credit: Juanmonino/iStock/Getty Images Choosing healthy-but-delicious foods that keep you satisfied, fight off that sweet tooth and rev up your metabolism can make slimming down a whole lot easier. Advertisement Here are 10 waistline-friendly choices to get you started. Are any of your favorites on this list of foods to get lean?...

Next time you're feeling stressed, try this 20-minute Pilates routine. Image Credit: Valorie Darling Whether you’re starting your week, ending it or you’re stuck in the middle of it, stress can take a toll on your energy levels. But this fast-paced Pilates workout will get your heart rate up and relieve all that stress while toning and sculpting your entire body. Advertisement The whole routine takes less than 30 minutes, and you'll be happy you squeezed it in....

Your bowel movements give a look at your overall health. Image Credit: ben-bryant/iStock/GettyImages Poop is a taboo subject, even though everybody has bowel movements — or at least everybody should. Your poop gives you clues about the state of your health, but it’s up to you to pay attention to what your body is saying. Advertisement Researchers from the University of Bristol designed a healthy poop chart, called the Bristol stool chart, that compares unhealthy stool pictures to photos of what healthy poop looks like....